Conference Description
The Energetic Materials GRS provides a unique forum for young doctoral and post-doctoral researchers to present their work, discuss new methods, cutting edge ideas, and pre-published data, as well as to build collaborative relationships with their peers. Experienced mentors and trainee moderators will facilitate active participation in scientific discussion to allow all attendees to be engaged participants rather than spectators.
The 2024 Energetic Materials GRS will focus on the fundamental science of (a) novel energetic materials (e.g., propellants, explosives, pyrotechnics/reactive materials etc.) synthesis, characterization, and reactions; (b) modeling of energetic processes at various temporal and spatial scales; (c) diagnostic and experimental methods which can connect these domains; and (d) novel computational approaches to these methods including but not limited to machine learning. New material systems and their reactions under various stimuli (e.g., heating rates, environments, testing configurations, initiation conditions, etc.) are of interest, particularly when connections with simulations or other modeling is present or pathways to particular applications are suggested. This seminar will highlight and connect graduate students, post-docs, and early career professionals, and seeks to amplify and increase the diversity of the next-generation energetics scientists while building lasting relationships between each other and across academia, the national labs, and industry.
An outline of the program components for this GRS is displayed below. The seminar chair is currently developing their detailed program schedule, which will include the speakers they select from submitted abstracts, in addition to any additional components outlined below. The detailed program will be available by April 2, 2024. Please check back for updates.
Speakers
- To Be Selected from Submitted Abstracts
Discussion Leaders
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Dylan Kline (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, United States)
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Emily Weerakkody (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory/Material Science Division, United States)
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Patricia Huestis (Los Alamos National Laboratory, United States)
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Robert Ichiyama (University of Rhode Island, United States)
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Allen Garcia (University of Maryland, United States)
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Kelsea Miller (Air Force Research Laboratory, United States)
- Additional Discussion Leaders May Be Selected from Submitted Abstracts
Mentorship Component
- "Intersecting Culture, Identity, and Energetic Materials Careers: Small Community, Many Options"
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Rebecca Lindsey (University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, United States)
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Matthew Kroonblawd (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, United States)
